Add 32/30 and 7/12
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 7/12
32/30 + 7/12 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
64/60 + 35/60 = 64 + 35/60 = 99/60 - 99/60 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 32/30 + 7/12 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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